Bøger af Catherine Hakim

In 2010, pioneering sociologist Catherine Hakim shocked the world with a provocative new theory: In addition to the three recognized personal assets (economic, cultural, and social capital), each individual has a fourth asset -- erotic capital -- that he or she can, and should, use to advance within society. In this bold and controversial book, Hakim explores the applications and significance of erotic capital, challenging the disapproval meted out to women and men who use sex appeal to get ahead in life. Social scientists have paid little serious attention to these modes of personal empowerment, despite overwhelming evidence of their importance. In Erotic Capital, Hakim marshals a trove of research to show that rather than degrading those who employ it, erotic capital represents a powerful and potentially equalizing tool -- one that we scorn only to our own detriment.

This study provides an examination of women's employment in the UK. It considers such aspects as sex discrimination, patriarchy, part-time work, "flexible" hours, homeworking, marriage and career patterns, employment rights and the exploitation of part-timers, pay, and occupational segregation.

Ground-breaking study showing how the internet is changing the nature of marriage, the power of women and the role of affairs.

Covering both theoretical and policy research, this is a practical overview of the central issues involved in the design of social and economic research. Includes illustrations from real-life research with many updates on the previous edition.